Local baker Amy invited to take her cakes to royalty

Amy Gilmore who runs Polka Pops cake pops is making cake pops for the Duke Of York for an event at St James' Palace.'Pictured ais Amy with the Pitch @ Palace Cake Pops.'30th October 2015

Published:14:00Saturday 31 October 2015

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A MUM who turned her love for home baking into a full-time job has been invited to create cakes for royalty at a special palace event today.

Amy Gilmore, who gave up her career to pursue her hobby, has made 550 cake pops for the Duke of York, which have been delivered to St James’ Palace.

The 34-year-old runs Polka Pops from her home in Ribchester, and her sweet treats will be on offer at today’s Pitch @ Palace in London.

Amy, who began her business three years ago, said: “It came about when I was on maternity leave.

“I used to be a baker at Asda in Blackburn and I decided I didn’t want to go back and work from home.

“I went and did a few farmers’ markets and it’s snowballed from there.”

Amy said she first became involved with the Pitch @ Palace event, which supports entrepreneurs boost their start-up businesses, at an event in Manchester which Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, attended.

She said: “It’s just come from that.

“I got a phone call from his advisor and asked if I would supply them for the event at the palace.

“I thought somebody was having a laugh.

“But then he said I’ll email you all the details and I would like to send you an invite to come.”

Amy has made 550 cake pops, each made of chocolate cake with white icing and the Pitch @ Palace logo.